FileMaker UTF-16LE to UTF-8 Converter

This tool converts FileMaker 12 exports (UTF-16LE with BOM) to valid UTF-8 CSV files directly in your browser.

Drop files here or click to select

Information

How It Works

This tool works entirely in your browser - no server uploading required!

When you select a FileMaker export file:

  1. The file is read as binary data
  2. The tool detects if it has a UTF-16LE BOM (FF FE at the start)
  3. The content is converted to UTF-8
  4. A new file with "-utf8.csv" suffix is generated for download

Your files never leave your computer, making this process secure for sensitive data.

FileMaker Export Instructions

To export data from FileMaker 12:

  1. Go to File > Export Records
  2. Choose CSV or Tab-separated text format
  3. Complete the export wizard
  4. Use the resulting file with this converter

FileMaker 12 typically exports in UTF-16LE encoding with a Byte Order Mark (BOM).

Troubleshooting

Common issues:

  • File doesn't convert properly: Ensure it's truly a UTF-16LE FileMaker export
  • Special characters are garbled: The file might be in a different encoding than expected
  • Download doesn't start: Check your browser's download settings and permissions